Lewis Brinson

Born: 5/8/1994 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-06-11 | Final Game: 2022-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 212 lbs

Full name: Lewis Lamont Brinson

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Biography

Lewis Brinson, born in 1994, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2017 until his retirement in 2022. Known primarily for his role as a position player, Brinson showcased his talent across four seasons in the majors, appearing in 357 games. He amassed 212 hits, including 28 home runs, and drove in 109 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .198. Additionally, Brinson demonstrated his speed on the bases, contributing 10 stolen bases during his time in the league. Brinson's career unfolded during a period marked by an increasing emphasis on power-hitting and analytics in the game, as teams sought to capitalize on players with both speed and strength. While he faced challenges at the plate, his athleticism and potential kept him in the conversation as a player with promise. Over the years, he played for several teams, where he was often noted for his defensive capabilities and explosive batting potential. Despite the ups and downs of his career, Brinson's journey reflects the complexities of player development in the modern era of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
357	1071	91	212	41	7	28	109	10	58	327	0.198	0.246	0.328	0.574	-4529.1

Career AVG .198 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.574 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2017	MIL	NL	21	47	2	5	0	1	2	3	1	7	17	0.106	—	—	—	—	-256.7
2018	MIA	NL	109	382	31	76	10	5	11	42	2	17	120	0.199	.247 (-20%)	.318 (-25%)	.409 (-18%)	.727 (-21%)	-1622.8
2019	MIA	NL	75	226	15	39	9	1	0	15	1	13	74	0.173	.252 (-32%)	.322 (-27%)	.434 (-49%)	.757 (-40%)	-1677.2
2020	MIA	NL	47	106	14	24	6	0	3	12	4	6	30	0.226	.244 (-7%)	.321 (-17%)	.417 (-12%)	.739 (-14%)	-281.8
2021	MIA	NL	89	274	24	62	14	0	9	33	1	13	72	0.226	.243 (-7%)	.317 (-17%)	.410 (-8%)	.727 (-12%)	-690.7
2022	SFG	NL	16	36	5	6	2	0	3	4	1	2	14	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0